More testing in Macquarie Park and Ryde
Two coronavirus suburban hot spots will receive expanded testing resources from NSW Health in a bid to reduce local community transmission.
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Mother speaks one year on from Christopher Cassaniti’s death
The heartbroken mother of Christopher Cassaniti, 18, who tragically died after a scaffolding tower collapsed on him at a Macquarie Park construction site last April reveals she is still coming to terms with his death as the family shared an intimate memorial at the site.
COVID-19: Macquarie Uni makes their own hand sanitiser
Pharmacists at Macquarie University Hospital are working tirelessly to create their own hand sanitiser ahead of anticipated demand during the coronavirus pandemic. It comes after the university hospital was down to about one week’s worth left of hand sanitiser.
Fire breaks out at Drummoyne bowling club
Multiple fire trucks have been called to a bowling club on fire in Sydney’s inner west this afternoon after emergency services received 40 triple-0 calls.
Hospital staff to get early flu shot
Health care workers in the state’s public hospital systems will soon have access to flu vaccinations ahead of an anticipated convergence of the coronavirus pandemic and flu this winter. NSW Health has urged everyone who can get a flu vaccination to do so.
The moving final gesture of dad ‘bashed to death with guitar’
Tributes have been paid to a young dad who was allegedly bashed to death with a guitar in his own bed. Court documents have revealed the ferocity of the alleged attack, as friends and family fundraise to replace the blood-soaked items in his home.
COVID-19: Suburb breakdown in Sydney’s north
More than 360 people have tested positive to COVID-19 in Sydney’s north as the number of confirmed cases across NSW rose to a staggering 2,032 cases. The latest local area breakdown has been released. See the full list
Two more COVID-19 cases at Macquarie Park nursing home
Two more people at Macquarie Park’s Dorothy Henderson Lodge aged care facility have tested positive to coronavirus. It comes after a female resident died at the weekend after contracting the virus.
Non-for-profit calls and checks in with elderly
A Sydney non-for-profit has started ringing up the elderly and vulnerable daily to make sure they are supported and connected during the coronavirus pandemic. It comes after the latest government announcement recommending those over 70 years to stay home.
Ryde restaurant offers free lunch to elderly and vulnerable
Paradise Biryani House was open for just two months before they were hit with the latest coronavirus pandemic measures – yet they are still working at full steam preparing free lunches for Ryde Hospital nurses and the community’s most vulnerable.
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